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Samsung LA32S8 Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung LA32S8 Owner's Instructions Manual

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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products,
please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre.
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Customer Care Centre
AUSTRALIA
1300 362 603
CHINA
800-810-5858 , 010- 6475 1880
HONG KONG
3698 - 4698
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1800 1100 11
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BN68-01223A-00
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PC DISPLAY
PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)
TELETEXT
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
Record your Model and Serial number here for future reference.
▪ Model _______________ ▪ Serial No. _______________
LCD TV
LA32S8
LA37S8
LA40S8
LA46S8

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  • Page 1 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Customer Care Centre AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 CHINA 800-810-5858 , 010- 6475 1880 HONG KONG 3698 - 4698...
  • Page 2 Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after-images. To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still images. © 2007 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ConnECting and PrEParing Your tV List of Parts ...2 Installing the Stand ...2 Installing the Wall Mount Kit ...2 Viewing the Control Panel ...3 Viewing the Connection Panel ...4 Viewing the Remote Control ...7 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ...8 Switching On and Off ...8 Placing Your Television in Standby Mode ...8 Plug &...

  • Page 4: List Of Parts

    Wall Mount items. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mounted bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV on your own.

  • Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SourCE Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, AV.1, AV.2, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the EntEr button on the remote control.

  • Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel Whenever you connect an external device to your TV, make sure that power on the unit is turned off. When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. 1 Connecting External a/V devices (aV in 1) - Connect RCA cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.
  • Page 7 3 hdmi in 1, hdmi in  - Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players) - No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. What is HDMI? - "High Definition Multimedia interface" allows the transmission of high definition digital video data and multiple channels of digital audio (5.1 channels).
  • Page 8 9 Connecting Component devices (dVd) - Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector ("P your set and the other ends to corresponding component video out connectors on the DVD. - If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box to the (or DVD) and connect the (or DVD) to component connector ("P - The P and Y connectors on your component devices (DVD) are sometimes labeled Y, B-Y and...

  • Page 9: Viewing The Remote Control

    Viewing the remote Control Television Standby button Number buttons for direct channel access One/Two-digit channel selection Selects the TV mode directly Used to display Channel Lists on the screen. Volume increase Volume decrease 7 Temporary sound switch-off Menu display and change confirmation Sound mode selection R eturns to the previous menu.

  • Page 10: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    installing Batteries in the remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. . Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the "+" and "–" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.

  • Page 11: Plug & Play

    Plug & Play When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected. 2. Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice. 3. Press the ◄ or ► buttons to select “Shop” or “Home”, then the ENTER button. We recommend setting the TV to Home mode for the best picture in your home envronment. Shop mode is only intended for use in retail environments. If the unit is accidentally set to Shop mode and you want to return to Dynamic (Home) mode, press the Volume button and then hold down the MENU button for five seconds on the side panel of the TV. 4. The message "Check antenna input." is displayed with "OK" selected. Press the ENTER button. Please check that the antenna cable is connected correctly.

  • Page 12: Storing Channels Automatically

    if you want to reset this feature... 1. Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the EntEr button. . Press the EntEr button again, to select "Plug & Play". 3.

  • Page 13: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels manually You can store up to 100 channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: Whether or not to store each of the channels found. the programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify. 1.

  • Page 14: Setting The Channel Lists

    Setting the Channel Lists Set the channels according to your preference. You can easily delete, add, or lock the channel you want. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel Manager", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Channel List". 4. Press the ► button to select " 5. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the undesired channel, then press the ENTER button to cancel. 6. Repeat steps 5 for each channel to be selected or canceled 7. Press the EXIT button to exit. "...

  • Page 15: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to:  modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored.  give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often. 1. Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the EntEr button.

  • Page 16: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    Fine tuning Channel reception use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1. Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that you want to fine tune. . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Custom Picture

    Adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 18: Configuring Detailed Settings On The Picture

    Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture You can set detailed picture settings. 1. Press the mEnu button to display the menu. . Press the EntEr button, to select "Picture". 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Detailed Settings", then press the EntEr button.

  • Page 19: Activating Backlight

    activating Backlight You can adjust the screen brightness by adjusting the LCD backlight brightness. (0~10) 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. (On page 14) . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Backlight”, then press the EntEr button.

  • Page 20: Freezing The Current Picture

    Freezing the Current Picture Press the Still button to freeze a moving picture into a still one. Press again to cancel. digital nr / active Colour / dnie if the broadcast signal received by your tV is weak, you can activate the digital noise reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.

  • Page 21: Resetting The Picture Settings To The Factory Defaults

    resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory defaults You can return to the factory defaults picture settings. 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3 (on page 14.) . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Reset", then press the EntEr button.

  • Page 22: Pip Settings

    . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Position", then press the EntEr button. Select the position of the sub picture by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button and then press the EntEr button. . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Programme" and then press the EntEr button. You can select the channel that you want to view through sub picture by pressing the ▲...

  • Page 23: Changing The Sound Standard

    Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of the special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. 1. Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the EntEr button.

  • Page 24: Setting The Trusurround Xt (Srs Ts Xt)

    Setting the truSurround xt (SrS tS xt) truSurround xt is a patented SrS technology that solves the problem of playing .1 multichannel content over two speakers. truSurround delivers a compelling,virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. it is fully compatible with all multichannel formats.

  • Page 25: Selecting The Internal Mute

    Selecting the internal mute if you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier. 1. Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the EntEr button. .

  • Page 26: Resetting The Sound Settings To The Factory Defaults

    resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory defaults if game mode is on, the reset Sound function is activated. Selecting the reset function after setting the equalizer resets the equalizer setting to the factory defaults. 1. Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲...

  • Page 27: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    Setting and displaying the Current time You can set the tV’s clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the inFo button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic on/off timers. 1.

  • Page 28: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Switching the television on and off automatically Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the EntEr button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Time", then press the EntEr button.

  • Page 29: Choosing Your Language

    Choosing Your language When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. 1. Press the mEnu button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the EntEr button.

  • Page 30: Setting The Blue Screen Mode / Selecting The Melody

    Setting the Blue Screen mode / Selecting the melody Blue Screen: if no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. if you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue Screen"...

  • Page 31: Using The Energy Saving Feature

    using the Energy Saving Feature this function adjusts the brightness of the tV so as to reduce power consumption. When you watching tV at night, set the "Energy Saving" mode option to "high" so as to reduce the dazzling of your eyes as well as the power consumption. 1.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Source

    Selecting the Source You can select among external sources connected to your tV’s input jacks. 1. Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Input”, then press the EntEr button. . Press the EntEr button again, to select "Source List". When no external device is connected to your set, only "TV"...

  • Page 33: Teletext Decoder

    teletext decoder most set channels carry "teletext", pages of written information that provide information such as: television programme times. news bulletins and Weather forecasts. Sports results. Subtitles for the hard of hearing. the teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Contents Part Selected page number.

  • Page 34: Selecting A Specific Teletext Page

    Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: 1. Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. . If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the secondary pages are displayed in sequence.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Based On Windows Xp)

    Windows and your particular video card. Even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (if not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung dealer.) 1. First, click on "Control Panel" on the Windows start menu.

  • Page 36: Setting The Pc

    Setting the PC Coarse and Fine tuning of the image (image lock): the purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. if the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (coarse) and Fine-tune again.

  • Page 37: Wall-Mount Adjustment (La40S8, La46S8) (Sold Separately)

    Wall-mount adjustment once the wall mount is installed, the position of your tV can be easily adjustable. TV Rear Panel Serial Cable (1P to 1P) (Not supplied) Entering the menu 1. Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the EntEr button.

  • Page 38: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    using the anti-theft Kensington lock the Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. the locking device has to be purchased separately. the appearance and locking method may dif- fer from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Please refer to the manual provided with the Kensington lock for proper use.

  • Page 39: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    Technical and Environmental Specifications model name la3S Screen Size (diagonal) 32 inch Power Consumption 150 W PC resolution 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 10W x 2 dimension (Wxdxh) Body 874.3 X 80.8 X 530.7 mm With stand 874.3 X 291.3 X 577.2 mm Weight With stand...
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